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General => General Technical => Topic started by: C J R on May 13, 2008, 09:31:19 PM

Title: Does my Dashpot look okay ?
Post by: C J R on May 13, 2008, 09:31:19 PM
Hi,
So, I have searched the threads relating to the "bucking" sensation experienced at very light throttle as I am also experiencing this problem.
 
Based on the other suggestions in related threads I have checked my dashpot plunger in relation to the throttle stop and the two were at least 10mm apart.
 
I have removed the dashpot and cleaned it, lubed it with WD40, but the plunger (white plastic) only protrudes about 5mm from the housing (see photo), (sorry for the poor quality). I can pull the plunger so it extends approx 12mm, but when released it retracts to about 5mm.
 
 
To get the plunger closer to the throttle stop, I have sawn the locking nut in half to make a "thin nut" about 5mm thick and refitted the dashpot.
Now the plunger reaches the throttle stop and I can still lock it place with the "thin nut", but I suspect it is not offering sufficient damping.
 
A quick test drive this evening and the "bucking" sensation is greatly reduced, but not cured.
 
Question;Is my dashpot correct or should the white plastic plunger protrude further than 5mm from the housing ?
 
I hope you gather from this I have exhausted my searching and now need your advice.
 
Many thanks
Chris (http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif)
Title: Does my Dashpot look okay ?
Post by: Hayward North on May 13, 2008, 11:01:45 PM
nope it should be twice as long as that or more.
i know cause i ended up buying a new one :D
Title: Does my Dashpot look okay ?
Post by: C J R on May 13, 2008, 11:11:14 PM
Steve,
Did you have to buy it from Mazda or Rotary parts ?
 
Thanks
Chris
Title: Does my Dashpot look okay ?
Post by: Hayward North on May 13, 2008, 11:13:42 PM
I managed to score one off ebay
it was only on for  mins before i clicked the buy it now button :D
They are about £70 from mazda but i got mine for £20 :D
Title: Does my Dashpot look okay ?
Post by: C J R on May 13, 2008, 11:30:46 PM
Thanks Steve.
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Chris